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    Does anyone have any natural tips for getting rid of constipation and bloating ?
    I was so busy and stressed last week that I forgot to drink enough water and I became dehydrated. To make matters worse, I didn't keep track of my menstrual cycle and my period snuck up on me by surprise.
    Which made me even more dehydrated. I have been drinking a lot of water and pedialyte but its not helping. I usually take this stuff called CKLS that I buy online and I ran out. So anyway, I would appreciate any useful tips.
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    Prunes, OhmigGawd. My dad has a funny story about prunes that snuck up on him....LOL. I love my dad. I'm not going to post the story 'cause it's gross, but proves the power of prunes. And bran muffins.

    Quick tip- after you ingest all that fiberous soft material, have some strong caffeine, like two cups of black tea or a Red Bull drink. You'll be surprised.

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    massage your stomach in a clock-wise motion .... for like 10 minutes and drink some coffee....

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    My nerves are way too shot for caffeine right now. You think I can get the same results from decaf ?
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    Massaging my stomach is helping to releive the pressure. Thanks a bunch !
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    Drink hot prune juice as hot as you can stand it but only a coffee cup full (8-12oz)....youll feel it working with in 20min! Then ::TADA:: clog free. Ive tried it works everytime.
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    OMG, prune juice is so gross. Yuck !I can only imagine what it taste like hot.. But I'll try anything to get rid of this.
    Thanks : ).. I'm off to the store.
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    Colace and BeneFiber Tablets.

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    In the service, if a guy or girl was having problems going #2, they would give them a small cup of prune juice....
    less then 20 mins later, they feel like a million bucks...

    So I highly recommend the prune juice.... cheap too im sure.

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    Castor Oil tastes horrible, but its a quick unclog just stay near a bathroom for the day

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    Yikes, I'll take prune juice over caster oil anyday! Prune juice always works for me. A great alternative is a little Fleet enema. You can buy one at justa bout any drugstore. Costs under a dollar and it really works fast.
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    Frosted mini wheats. they dont taste bad either.

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    QUICKEST method without a prescription is to go to the drugstore and get a glycerine suppository. EXTREMELY effective....... heh.

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    Farrah it tastes better hot...trust me. Alot less bitter..best 3.50 remedy.
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    Ok, TM..I was going to get some before going to bed last night..but I got caught up reading all the posts I missed on the forum ! Damn you SW ..LOL
    I tried hot tea but, no luck.
    Anyway, I better get to the store. My stomach is so bloated I feel like I'm about 5 mths. pregnant..
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    Hot milky coffee, followed immediately by a glass of cold water or juice. The milk, heat, and caffeine will push things along and then the cold liquid will cause your system to tighten up and go. Works like a charm.

    I recommend doing this every morning just to get it all out of the way.

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    Fiber pills and granola bars give me hellacious gas. I feel like a part of my anantomy is gonna fall off
    Stay away from cheese. It constipates me for days...too bad that I love it.

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    This isn't a quick remedie but I added Flax Seed Oil to my diet and I've noticed a *postive* change for the past couple of months. Also on the have something called Colon Cleanse and I like to use that twice a yr, its a month cycle and it keeps stomach flat for the most part.

    For a quickie... go to Wal-mart and get a basic stool softner and drink with 2 glasses of water.... but DO NOT work that night and stay close to the potty.

    Hope you get to feeling better.

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    ok i'm a former constipation queen. i'm only 23 and for the longest time i thought something was wrong with me, like ibs. the recommended daily fiber intake is 25 to 30 grams. for me, if i don't eat that much fiber daily, my stool is rock hard. even with laxatives. before i started eating right i just couldn't shit! so now i eat raisin bran (7 grams in one cup) or bran buds (11 grams per 1/3 cup) no more lucky charms for me. along with a balanced diet. the suppositories and enemas work for a quick fix. but use them too often and your body won't be able to go without them. my mom used to sit with the elderly, and alot of her clients had dependencies on laxatives, enemas, ect. oh to poop again!!!!!!!

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    Sloppyjoe, OMG I can totally relate to your post. I have been meaning to talk to my a dr. about possible IBS. I've been dealing with this since I was a teen. Normally its not too bad because I do eat right. I just let myself get extremely dehydrated.

    I tried drinking warm prune juice with no luck. 20 minutes came and went..LOL All I've had is tons of gas. How much I'm I suppose to drink ?

    Also thanks for suggesting Shredded Mini Wheats, I pick up an organic version yesterday. I've had 3 bowls since yesterday afternoon.
    I've been pretty active too. But nothing is working, not yet anyway. I have the feeling I better clear my schedule and stay close to a bathroom today.
    Anyway, I'll give the glycerin suppositories and enema a try as well.

    Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
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    I use a natural product called Super Colon Cleanse by Health Plus Inc. I got it in a health food store. Basically its Psyllium Husk powder and Senna powder. It works almost immediately sometimes but if you've been constipated for a while it could take a couple hours.

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    i used to have tons of gas too. maybe you should talk to your doctor. if you eat right and still have problems. i drink nothing but milk and water so dehydration isn't a problem for me. i used to have little dime sized bowel movements. you should be breaking loose soon. hopefully. are you on any meds? i used to take paxil and switched to zoloft. i think paxil was making it worse. i know how miserable you feel. constipation es el diablo!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Farrah_Holiday
    Sloppyjoe, OMG I can totally relate to your post. I have been meaning to talk to my a dr. about possible IBS. I've been dealing with this since I was a teen. Normally its not too bad because I do eat right. I just let myself get extremely dehydrated.

    I tried drinking warm prune juice with no luck. 20 minutes came and went..LOL All I've had is tons of gas. How much I'm I suppose to drink ?
    I thought I was the only one. Ive had intestinal problems for years. I figured out it was my diet so I eat alot of fiber when I can. I have all kinds of vegetables, fiber cereal, oatmeal etc. So, I cant slip on my diet.

    For the juice you gotta make it as hot as you can stand it for it to work best. I dont know but hotter the better always got my traffic cleared. I hope you have a large coffee cup and drink it outta that.
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    for the quick fix:
    i just had my wisdom teeth out and had this problem as a side effect of the pain medicine they gave me. take a dose of milk of magnesia. the mint flavored kind actually doesn't even taste bad! it worked so well i took a little too much (i took the upper end of the suggested dosage range) and had the opposite problem for a bit. and it won't give you gas like all the fiber things. massage definately helps the pain though, and gets things going.

    for the long run:
    always drink plenty of water, and make sure your diet relies heavily on fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains. you don't have to go vegan- just make sure that these are the majority of what you eat. the typical american diet of saturated fat, meat, and processed dairy products, with only cooked or stewed vegetables and bleached flour is a recipe for chronic bowel problems, heart disease, and cancer. not only will more whole foods, fiber and produce help your bowels, it is much healthier, and will keep you trim and give you more energy. try taking a bottle of water with you wherever you go, drinking some constantly throughout the day. if you experience chronic constipation, please see a doctor. this can be a symptom of a litany of more serious health conditions.
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    i love this site! i can talk freely about my bowels..........and still be loved and accepted!!!!!!!

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